DevChecklist is a lightweight yet powerful task management extension designed specifically for developers and students working inside Visual Studio Code. It helps you organize daily tasks, track time, and stay productive—all without leaving your editor.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
Dev Checklist is a simple, effective, and extensible checklist tool for developers directly inside Visual Studio Code. Use it to manage daily development tasks, project-specific todos, or custom onboarding checklists.
💻 New Features
🖍 checklist edit option.
🕒 task timer functionality changes.
⭐ Import csv and json files for tasks.
🚀 Extension Usages
✅ Create and manage custom checklists
🕒 Built-in timer for time-bound tasks
📁 Checklist per workspace or project
🔄 Persistent storage of progress
🎯 Keyboard shortcuts for fast actions
🧠 Ideal for onboarding, reviews, or deployment routines
📸 Preview
✍️ Add Checklist Items
🔁 Change Status (Complete / In Progress)
⏱️ Timer Start/Stop for Tasks
🛠️ Usages
Open the Command Palette: Ctrl + Shift + P
Search for Dev Checklist: Open Checklist
Start checking off your tasks or add new ones
You can also access the checklist in the sidebar view.
🧑💻 Developer Commands
Command
Description
Dev Checklist: Add Item
Adds a new task to the checklist
Dev Checklist: Import CSV/JSON
Imports tasks from CSV or JSON file
Dev Checklist: Add header
Adds a new header to the checklist
🔧 Coming Soon
Coming soon: Asana/JIRA service integration (sync), Pomodoro timer, export to PDF, and more!